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Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid Set for Champions League Showdown in Madrid Derby

Real Madrid holds a 2-1 aggregate advantage as Atlético Madrid seeks a comeback to advance in the Round of 16.

  • Real Madrid leads Atlético Madrid 2-1 on aggregate heading into the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid.
  • The match is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern (9 p.m. CET) and can be streamed for free via Paramount Plus trials or watched on Unimas through various streaming platforms.
  • Real Madrid has historically dominated their city rivals in UEFA competitions, winning all five previous knockout ties, including the 2014 and 2016 finals.
  • Atlético Madrid, unbeaten in their last 18 home Champions League matches, must win to progress, while Real can advance with a draw or victory.
  • Key players to watch include Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, and Atlético's Julian Alvarez, who has been involved in goals in his last five Champions League appearances.
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